We are looking to hire an Assistant Manager – FP&A who will be responsible for supporting financial planning, budgeting, forecasting, performance analysis, and management reporting activities for our client based in Dubai, UAE - which is one of the largest companies in the region.
This position is a contract role with an initial duration of 6 months and is renewable based on performance.
The role sits within the Corporate Finance and reports directly to the Head of FP&A.
We are looking for a passionate Assistant Manager – FP&A who will support business decision-making through financial analysis, forecasting, reporting, and providing actionable insights to senior stakeholders. You should also have experience in FP&A, budgeting, financial modelling, variance analysis, and preferably possess knowledge of the hospitality industry.
Key responsibilities:
- Support the annual budgeting, forecasting, and financial planning processes across business units and corporate functions.
- Prepare monthly and quarterly forecasts based on business performance, operational trends, and financial assumptions.
- Perform detailed variance analysis between actual results, budgets, and forecasts, highlighting key drivers, risks, and opportunities.
- Prepare management reports, financial dashboards, and performance presentations for senior leadership.
- Analyze P&L performance, revenue trends, operating expenses, and profitability metrics.
- Partner with business stakeholders, including operations, commercial, revenue management, and other departments, to understand financial performance and provide insights.
- Develop financial models, scenario analysis, and business cases to support strategic initiatives and investment decisions.
- Identify opportunities for cost optimization, revenue improvement, and operational efficiencies.
- Support month-end reporting activities and ensure accuracy of financial information.
- Maintain and improve financial reporting templates, forecasting models, and analytical tools.
- Provide data-driven recommendations to support business growth and financial performance.
Knowledge, skills & experience:
- Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or a related field
- Professional qualification such as ACCA, CIMA, CPA, or equivalent is preferred.
- Minimum of 4 years of experience in FP&A, financial analysis, commercial finance, or management reporting.
- Previous experience within the hospitality industry is highly preferred.
- Strong understanding of budgeting, forecasting, financial modelling, and variance analysis
- Experience analyzing P&L statements, revenue performance, and cost drivers.
- Advanced Excel skills with experience in financial modelling and data analysis.
- Experience in Oracle Fusion is preferred.
- Experience with reporting and visualization tools such as Power BI or Tableau is preferred.
- Strong analytical, problem-solving, and stakeholder management skills.
- Ability to translate complex financial data into meaningful business insights.
- Excellent communication and presentation skills with the ability to work with senior stakeholders.
Availability:
- Preference will be given to candidates available immediately.
We are looking for a candidate who will be able to work in United Arab Emirates. Please apply with your resume and remember to provide us with your contact details.
We will review your job application within 7 working days. Should your profile fit the requirements of the role, a consultant from Edari will be in touch with you to get a deeper understanding of your profile, discuss the role in more detail, and explore potential next steps.
